SAT Word Skills 1 - Lesson 35

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tangent [noun]

a straight line that touches a curve or surface at exactly one point, known as the point of tangency

Ex: In geometry class , we learned how to draw a tangent to a circle , ensuring it only touched the circle at a single point .

tangential [adjective]

not or barely relevant to something

Ex: The article had some tangential information that was unrelated to the central thesis .

tangible [adjective]

capable of being felt or touched

Ex: The tangible evidence presented in court supported the prosecution 's case .

breach [noun]

an act that violates an agreement, law, etc.

Ex: Unauthorized access to the secured facility was a breach of security protocols .

breech [noun]

the back part of a gun's barrel where bullets are loaded

Ex: The safety procedures required checking the breech first when inspecting the unloaded weapon .

unaccountable [adjective]

impossible to explain or justify

Ex: She had an unaccountable feeling of unease when entering the old building .

unaffected [adjective]

remaining unchanged despite external influences

Ex: Despite the chaos around her , she remained unaffected and focused on her goals .

unalloyed [adjective]

pure and free from any other elements or substances

Ex: The jeweler confirmed that the gold ring was unalloyed , making it quite valuable .

hibernal [adjective]

relating to or typical of winter

Ex: The hibernal festival celebrated the winter solstice and the return of longer days .

to defame [verb]

to wrongly or intentionally damage someone's reputation

Ex: Rumors can quickly defame an innocent person if they spread uncontrollably .

defamatory [adjective]

(of statements) intending to ruin someone's reputation with the use of unpleasant or false information

Ex: In court , he had to prove that the accusations against him were false and defamatory to win the libel case .

defamation [noun]

a false statement damaging a person's reputation

Ex: Defamation claims can be difficult to prove in court .

to irk [verb]

to annoy someone, often due to repeated actions or persistent issues

Ex: The constant noise from the construction site irked the residents .

irksome [adjective]

causing annoyance or weariness due to its dull or repetitive nature

Ex: The irksome sound of construction work outside her window disrupted her concentration .

to analyze [verb]

to examine or study something in detail in order to explain or understand it

Ex: The financial analyst will analyze the company 's quarterly reports to assess its performance .

analyst [noun]

a trained individual who evaluates information and data to provide insights and make informed decisions in various fields such as finance, economics, business, technology, etc.

Ex:

to neuter [verb]

to remove the sex organs of a domestic animal in order to keep it from reproduction

Ex: Many animal shelters require pet owners to neuter their cats and dogs before adoption .

neutral [adjective]

not favoring either side in a conflict, competition, debate, etc.

Ex: The judge must remain neutral in any courtroom situation .

neutralisation [noun]

the process of counteracting or eliminating the impact of a previous action

Ex: The safety protocols acted as a neutralisation against potential workplace hazards .

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